In the reporting period from 1 April to 30 September 2008, total operating revenue almost doubled, reaching € 531.1 million (compared to € 268.7 million in the previous year).
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Sales also grew by 92.5% year-on-year, from € 275.3 million to € 529.9 million. Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) for the reporting period 1 April to 30 September 2008 amounted to €?22.7 million in comparison with EUR 7.6 million for the same period of the previous year. This represents an increase of 198.7%. By the end of September 2008, the order book contained a contractually assured order volume totalling more than € 1.5 billion. REpower Systems AG changed its fiscal year from the calendar year to the period 1 April to 31 March. Publication of the final results and the complete quarterly report is expected for 13 November 2008.